ENCINO ENTERPRISE Volume 2, Issue 30 a Compendious Source of Information July 15, 2021
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Assemblymember New Executive Gabriel: Taking Committee for Action Against the ENC Hate Crimes Fast Forward to Fall Entertainment See Page 8 See Page 12 See Page 5 ENCINO ENTERPRISE Volume 2, Issue 30 A Compendious Source of Information July 15, 2021 NEWS IN BRIEF LAPD West Valley Hosts Movie in the Park LAPD West Valley, in partnership with Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield and Nury Martinez, present a Movie in the Park! Join the community for a family fun night on Tuesday, August 3, from 6 to 10 pm at Randall D. Simmons Park (corner of Wilbur Ave. and Vanowen St.). Homeless encampent in Encino’s Sepulveda Basin where fires are an ever-constant threat to the The movie being screened is Disney Pixar’s Onward. camps and surrounding communities. Teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their journey is filled with cryptic maps, impossible Encino Town Hall to Address Homelessness, obstacles and unimaginable discoveries. This free event will also include a petting zoo, face paint, popcorn and more! Gather the family, grab some blankets Mental Health and Addiction Issues and get ready for a movie night under the stars. For any The community is Encino Neighborhood Council and addiction are affecting the questions, contact West Valley Community Relations at 818- invited to an Encino Town Hall Homelessness Committee and various aspects of the community. 374-7690. meeting on Sunday, July 18, will bring her experience with The intent is that the audience can from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Holy multiple organizations together craft helpful solutions and work Spirit Retreat Center (4316 Lanai to relay all pertinent information together to draft a petition to the Road, Encino) to learn what state to best present the issues to the City, County, State and Federal Encino Farmer’s Market legislators are doing to address community. governments to aid in fixing this critical issues that threaten the Guest speakers are broken system. Tree Giveaway city. Homelessness, mental illness California Assemblyman Jesse While the Town Hall and addiction are heavily present Gabriel, La Tina Jackson, Deputy will be free and open to the public, TreePeople will be at the Encino Farmer’s Market this in the area and service providers Director of the Los Angeles attendance will be limited to about Sunday, July 18, with free Catalina Cherry Trees!! It is a first will chat about what is working, County Department of Mental 250 people. If you wish to attend come, first serve tree giveaway. TreePeople hopes to educate the what is not and what is needed Health, Laurie Craft, Chief in person, email RochelleM62@ community on the work they are doing to create a more climate- moving forward. Programs Officer at Hope of gmail.com. ready city and how locals can get involved to create a greener The Sisters of Social the Valley, and Jennifer Gaeta, Masks may be required future for generations to come. The market is located at 117400 Service, in conjunction with the Director, Los Angeles House of given the attendance numbers for Victory Blvd and is open from 8 am to 1 pm. Holy Spirit Retreat Center and Ruth. health and safety. T Anima Foundation International, Attendees and speakers he meeting will also be live- are hosting this Encino Town will create a conversation streamed at https://YOUTU. Hall. Sister Rochelle Mitchell to address all facets of how BE/C-L5ZIL0XTO for those who United Chambers of Commerce is a valued member of the homelessness, mental illness still wish to watch but are unable Present LAPD Captain’s Lunch Search Continues for Culprits United Chambers of Commerce will host the 2021 LAPD Captain’s Luncheon on Thursday, July 29, at 11:30 Who Vandalized Ventura Blvd. am. Get to know the heroes of the San Fernando Valley, Multiple police seems to have taken place, the Chief Michael Moore and Deputy Chief Alan S. Hamilton, stations are still investigating damages are still extensive and Commanding Officer, Operations, Valley Bureau, plus all the vandalism that took part seem to be a repeat of similar surrounding area captains. Tickets are $45 per person for UCC on Ventura Blvd. last week, random attacks in November of members; $55 for non-members. The event will be held at the damaging multiple storefronts 2020. Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road. For tickets from Tarzana to Woodland Police are still visit unitedchambers.org. Hills. investigating the rampage, and In total, 19 business asking any store owners along the fronts were smashed or shot in by boulevard with video surveillance BB gun pellets. While no looting to contact them at 818-756-4800. Encino Enterprise, July 15, 2021, Page 2 CALENDAR JULY ENGAGE. EMBRACE. EMPOWER. EVENT MANAGEMENT Community Calendar MIXERS * Join the Encino Chamber for their monthly lunchtime PRESS EVENTS Zoom on Tuesday, July 20, from 11:45 am to 1 pm. The invited guest TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOPS speaker will be LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin. There is no CORPORATE RETREATS cost for members and a $10 fee for non-members. RSVP to info@ encinochamber.org. FUNDRAISERS POST-COVID OPEN HOUSE 1-800-527-3646 * Congressional candidate Aarika Rhodes is hosting a VIRTUAL EVENTS COWE.COM community BBQ and chess club for youth ages K to 12th grade on Saturday, July 17, from 1 to 3:30 pm. Meet at the basketball courts at Balboa Sports Park (17015 Burbank Blvd.). Rhodes has invested in chess boards for each youth and will be around to answer questions from the community. * The Encino Neighborhood Council will be holding their General Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 28, from 7 to 9 pm. Until further notice, all meetings are still being held virtually. To view the meeting, visit encinonc.org. * The Tarzana Community and Cultural Center is offering free gardening classes for kids, ages 4 to 11 this summer! This new program teaches kids how to plant and harvest their own organic fruits and veggies. Hands-on garden and science projects are included, with takeaway arts and crafts projects to continue their experiences at home! Workshops will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, Thursdays from July 15 to August 12. Parents may drop off or stay with their children during the program. Advanced registration is required through docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9nLoihkx9KA_ yH9Zoa01QryoPuijSF6cNJvqp9ijuOe51ZA/viewform. For more info, email [email protected]. If you are interested in helping to facilitate this new garden program, please email [email protected] or call 818.705.1286. High school students in need of community service hours are welcome to apply! * The West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce is holding their July Staying Connected Mixer on Wednesday, July 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Woodland Hills Country Club. RSVP is required by noon on Tuesday, July 27. Cost is free for members and $15 for a one-time trial guest. For more info, call 818-347-4737. Don’t miss this monthly business mixer! * Want to keep the community healthy? The Encino Chamber will be holding their monthly Health and Wellness Committee meeting on Thursday, August 5, from 12 to 1 pm. To RSVP and receive the meeting link, email [email protected]. *Still feeling anxious or pent up with nerves as the world reopens? Join the Encino Tarzana Library every Tuesday at 11:30 am for yoga with Shaina. All you need is a yoga mat or towel to unwind, stretch your body and learn the art of yoga. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link. * Westfield Topanga is hosting a job fair on Friday, July 23, from 2 to 5 pm. Located on Level 1 of the mall, near Peloton, over 20 retailers and restaurants will be participating. Dress your best and bring a handful of resumes to pass along. Encino Enterprise, July 15, 2021, Page 3 COMMUNITY People in the News Sandy Rosenholz, right, of Senior Resources Inc., was named “Ambassador of the Year” by the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce. Chamber CEO Diana Williams said, “Sandy was tremendous *Steven regales us with the tale of when his apartment in making arrangements for our seniors and most at- neighbor started banging on his wall at 3 am. Luckily, he was still up risk members for COVID vaccinations. He arranged playing music. The neighbor starts shouting at him, “Can we have a for special deliveries of bundt cakes and other items little respect please?!” So Steven shouted back, “I’m not really a big for nonprofit organizations and volunteered for the Aretha Franklin fan, but ok, this one’s for you!” Community Benefit Foundation. He continued to serve to connect the chamber’s Valley Resource Network * Drinking can cause memory loss...or even worse, memory through the entire ‘safer at home’ order and kept loss. everyone connected through the West Valley Warner Center Chamber social media platforms. He was just an * Reader Brittany Humes says she tried the Japanese art of overall source of strength and support for our members decluttering where she holds every object she owns and if it doesn’t during COVID!” Senior Resources Inc. helps seniors bring her joy, she throws it away. So far she says she’s thrown out her throughout the greater Los Angeles area determine bras, electric bill, the scale, her vacuum and her treadmill! which living options best fit their lifestyle. * Work from home tip: Blow on the booze in your mug so your Zoom coworkers think it’s coffee. * We like to print this once and a while to remind ourselves of famous folks who started out as newspaper carriers in their early years and then made it big.